Report on the 1st regular session 2023, 13 to 14 February 2023: Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

The document is a detailed report from the first regular session of the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) for 2023. It outlines several key areas of focus and decisions made during this session.

One of the highlights is the election of the new President of the Executive Board, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, emphasizing the Entity's commitment to leadership and governance in promoting gender equality. The report also delves into various organizational matters, including the adoption of agendas and workplans for future sessions and the approval of financial reports and audited financial statements for the previous year.

The document provides an extensive overview of policy and program matters, illustrating UN-Women's diverse activities and initiatives globally. This includes updates on operational briefings, particularly in the Asia and the Pacific region, showcasing the progress and challenges in achieving gender equality and women's empowerment in different contexts. The focus on women's economic opportunities, combating violence against women and girls, and addressing environmental and climate change impacts are notable.

Audit matters are another critical component, with the report highlighting the eleventh consecutive unqualified audit opinion received by UN-Women and the implementation of recommendations from various audits. This underscores the Entity's commitment to financial stewardship and operational efficiency.

The report also covers the Entity's engagement with International Financial Institutions, emphasizing the collaboration to support gender equality financing and policy-making. The effort to integrate gender equality considerations into global financial strategies is evident.